The revised law states children between the ages of 12 and 15 can consent to sexual acts with each other.
According to a report on Eyewitess News. the changes to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill were adopted by the National Assembly last month.
“It states that children between the ages of 12 and 15 can consent to sexual acts with each other”
the NGO, Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Rapcan) says it is a call to action for parents, the state and children. Parents must build closer relationships with their adolescents in order to influence their life choices. For the state to provide more effective sex education and for adolescents to not only listen to their peers, but also heed the advice of nurturing non-judgemental adults.
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